Autograph original manuscript by Maekawa Senpan, a pioneer of Japanese manga and known woodblock printmaker. Episode 3 of "Flying Horse Pinchan" (飛行馬のピンチャン) serialized in the monthly magazine "Kodomo no Tenchi" (Child's Land, published by Kodomo no Tenchi-sha) from 1933 (Showa 8) through 1934 (Showa 9). Consists of 8 pages total. Based on Episode 9 confirmed to have been published in Kodomo no Tenchi May 1933 issue, Episode 3 is estimated to have appeared in November 1933. Small B6-size manuscript, but in full color. Pre-war manga manuscripts are extremely rare, as almost none have survived to the present day. Purchased at the 58th Tanabata Grand Auction held by Meiji Kosho-kai on July 7-9, 2023. Auction catalog and bidding sheet images provided for reference. Bidding sheet will be included; auction catalog is not part of the sale. Shipping by anonymous delivery via Yamato Transport Otegaru Takuhai Compact only. Due to the nature of autograph manuscripts and frequent heavy rainfall disasters, delivery-box placement is strictly prohibited. Face-to-face receipt required. Bidders unable to receive in person should refrain from bidding. Combined shipping available only with autograph manuscripts by Miyawaki Shintaro and Takita Yu with same auction end date. No combined shipping with Matsumoto Leiji manuscripts, rental manga, or young adult dramatic art magazines. No cancellations after winning bid. Bidders who request cancellation will be blacklisted and future bids refused. No-claim, no-return basis. No warranty provided.