As long as a thing is rare and scarce, it seems more attractive and has greater value.... In the past, they used to prevent girls from learning to read and write
SW.Star of the West, 25 vols. (1910-1935). Periodical issued each Bahá’í month. Vols. 1-12 reprinted 1978 in 8 volumes by George Ronald. Each issue Includes a section in Persian. https://bahai.works/Star_of_the_West