Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Few collectibles have achieved the legendary status of the 1909-11 T206 Honus Wagner. Now, one of the rarest examples in existence is coming to Heritage Auctions' Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction, August 21-23.
This extraordinary Piedmont-backed T206 Honus Wagner is one of only three known. While nearly every surviving Wagner features a Sweet Caporal reverse, the Piedmont version occupies an even more exclusive place in hobby history, placing it among the rarest and most desirable trading cards ever produced.
But this card's story doesn't end with its rarity.
Included with the Wagner is an extraordinary piece of hobby history: an original 1958 letter from Charles Bray, widely regarded as the first full-time baseball card dealer. In the letter, Bray offers just $25 for the Wagner—a staggering amount for the era, but a tiny fraction of what the card represents today. The correspondence offers a fascinating glimpse into the earliest days of the vintage card market, decades before sports cards became a global phenomenon.
Estimated at $4,000,000+, this historic Wagner makes only its second auction appearance ever, giving collectors a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own not only one of the hobby's greatest treasures, but also a remarkable artifact documenting the birth of baseball card collecting itself.
Watch as we take a closer look at one of the most important sports cards ever offered at auction.
sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-cards/singles-pre-1930-/1909-11-t206-piedmont-honus-wagner-sgc-authentic-one-of-three-piedmonts-known-/a/50087-80003.s?ic4=GalleryView-ShortDescription-071515
🏆 Available in Heritage Auctions' Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction
📅 August 21-23
#HonusWagner #T206 #BaseballCards #SportsCards #CardCollecting #HeritageAuctions #VintageBaseball #TradingCards #SportsMemorabilia #PlatinumNight
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Few collectibles have achieved the legendary status of the 1909-11 T206 Honus Wagner. Now, one of the rarest examples in existence is coming to Heritage Auctions' Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction, August 21-23.
This extraordinary Piedmont-backed T206 Honus Wagner is one of only three known. While nearly every surviving Wagner features a Sweet Caporal reverse, the Piedmont version occupies an even more exclusive place in hobby history, placing it among the rarest and most desirable trading cards ever produced.
But this card's story doesn't end with its rarity.
Included with the Wagner is an extraordinary piece of hobby history: an original 1958 letter from Charles Bray, widely regarded as the first full-time baseball card dealer. In the letter, Bray offers just $25 for the Wagner—a staggering amount for the era, but a tiny fraction of what the card represents today. The correspondence offers a fascinating glimpse into the earliest days of the vintage card market, decades before sports cards became a global phenomenon.
Estimated at $4,000,000+, this historic Wagner makes only its second auction appearance ever, giving collectors a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own not only one of the hobby's greatest treasures, but also a remarkable artifact documenting the birth of baseball card collecting itself.
Watch as we take a closer look at one of the most important sports cards ever offered at auction.
sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-cards/singles-pre-1930-/1909-11-t206-piedmont-honus-wagner-sgc-authentic-one-of-three-piedmonts-known-/a/50087-80003.s?ic4=GalleryView-ShortDescription-071515
🏆 Available in Heritage Auctions' Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction
📅 August 21-23
#HonusWagner #T206 #BaseballCards #SportsCards #CardCollecting #HeritageAuctions #VintageBaseball #TradingCards #SportsMemorabilia #PlatinumNight
Brought to you by HA.com
To learn more, visit HA.com/50087
Stay Connected to Heritage Auctions:
facebook.com/HeritageAuctions
twitter.com/HeritageAuction
