AMSTERDAM, Oct. 4, 1746  In the 17th century, it was titled "Gazette d'Amsterdam", the title changed to simply "Amsterdam" in 1703. Printed prominently in the masthead is (translated): "With the Privilege of our Lords the States of Holland and West Friesland". This was not part of the title, but rather the official publishing privilege granted by the provincial government of Holland.
Although printed in Amsterdam, it was published in French, which at the time was the international language of diplomacy. Because the Dutch Republic enjoyed considerably greater freedom of the press than France, England, Austria, or Spain, Amsterdam newspapers were able to publish foreign political news with remarkable independence. European governments often relied upon these Dutch gazettes to learn what was happening outside their own borders.
Six pages, 6 by 8 1/2 inches, including the single-sheet supplement translated to: "Further News From Amsterdam". Never-trimmed margins, great condition with a decorative embellishment in the masthead.

Background: Les Estats de Hollande was a French-language newspaper published in the Dutch Republic during the 17th and 18th centuries, serving the French-speaking public, including Huguenot refugees and European elites. It reported on international politics, military affairs, and court news, reflecting the Dutch Republic’s openness to press freedom and its role in European diplomacy. The paper was part of a broader network of French-language gazettes published outside France, aimed at informing readers across national borders in an era of limited domestic press freedoms.