It's a common belief among many hobbyists that the T206 Honus Wagner is the rarest example of "The Flying Dutchman", pulled from production early in the run because Wagner objected to his likeness being used to hawk tobacco products. However, both of those theories face intense scrutiny with the very sight of the featured piece, a 1911 T216-2 Mino Cigarettes Honus Wagner card. Issued from 1911-16, the regional series was based out of Louisiana with ad backs that also feature Kotton and Virginia Extra brands in addition to Mino. It's possible that Wagner changed his stance on allowing his name to be used to sell tobacco products after the T206 series debuted, but it raises more questions than answers about the T206 lore, compounded by the statistics of the PSA and SGC pop reports. Even with numerous ad backs and variations making it difficult to pin down exactly how many examples of the featured card exist, the sum total of all variations on record pales in comparison to the number of reported T206 specimens. As for the card offered here, the SGC 1 POOR assessment does not do the majesty of the card justice. Though technically accurate due to the wear around the perimeter and breaches upon the surface, the featured card retains all of its wonderfully bold pigmentations, supporting the image of Wagner in his throwing motion with a brilliant orange and yellow sunset that leads upward to a green and then deep blue sky. The Mino Cigarette ad back on the reverse shows deep black print with interruptions from the wear and tear that this beauty has seen over time. If you're an advanced collector who appreciates the opportunity presented before you, don't let this one get away!