---
product_id: 50288591
title: "1997 Christmas Cracker Presentation Pack PP242 (printed no. 282) - Royal Mail Stamps"
brand: "royal mail"
price: "$806"
currency: MXN
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 2
url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/50288591-1997-christmas-cracker-presentation-pack-pp242-printed-no-282-royal
store_origin: MX
region: Mexico
---

# 5 mint stamps 21.5 x 12.4 cm Medium format pack 1997 Christmas Cracker Presentation Pack PP242 (printed no. 282) - Royal Mail Stamps

**Brand:** royal mail
**Price:** $806
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎁 Unwrap a piece of history this Christmas!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 1997 Christmas Cracker Presentation Pack PP242 (printed no. 282) - Royal Mail Stamps by royal mail
- **How much does it cost?** $806 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/50288591-1997-christmas-cracker-presentation-pack-pp242-printed-no-282-royal)

## Best For

- royal mail enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted royal mail brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Interactive Fun:** Includes puzzles for added engagement.
- • **Limited Edition:** A rare find that enhances any collection.
- • **Gift of Nostalgia:** Perfect keepsake for the holiday season.
- • **Unique Collectible:** A must-have for stamp enthusiasts and collectors.
- • **Celebrate Tradition:** Commemorates 150 years of Christmas crackers!

## Overview

The 1997 Christmas Cracker Presentation Pack (PP242) by Royal Mail features five unmounted mint stamps celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Christmas cracker. This unique pack not only showcases festive imagery of Father Christmas but also narrates the cracker's invention story, making it an ideal gift or collectible for the holiday season.

## Description

1997 Christmas Cracker Presentation Pack PP242 (printed no. 282) - Royal Mail Stamps

## Features

- 1997 Christmas Cracker Presentation Pack. British Presentation Packs catalogue number PP242 (printed no. 282)
- Issued by the Royal Mail on 27th October 1997
- This pack contains a set of five unmounted mint stamps featuring images of Father Christmas in different scenes
- Commemorating the 150th anniversary on the birth of the cracker, a much-loved Christmas tradition. The pack tells the story of their invention by Tom Smith in the 1840s with pictures of typical cracker contents along with some puzzles that are answered on the back of the pack.
- Ideal as a gift or keepsake, making a wonderful addition to any collection

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | Royal Mail |
| Brand | Royal Mail |
| Model Number | 282 |
| Package Dimensions | 21.5 x 12.4 x 0.3 cm; 40 g |
| Colour | Multi |
| Size | Medium Format Pack |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PP242 (printed no. 282) |
| Item Weight | 40 g |

## Images

![1997 Christmas Cracker Presentation Pack PP242 (printed no. 282) - Royal Mail Stamps - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91WKDBnDzjL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐ 2.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    ... but not what I was expecting them to look like.
  

*by Z***B on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 March 2016*

Ok but not what I was expecting them to look like.

### ⭐ 







  
    Attention confusion
  
  

*by L***L on Reviewed in France on 15 December 2018*

Il ne s'agit pas de crackers mais de timbres dans un emballage qui représente des crackers

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*Store origin: MX*
*Last updated: 2026-02-01*