I have a 4pt/4v Rick Howard made in 2001. Ebony/bem & full ivory joint, 1 ivory, 1 Westinghouse micarta ferrule. Incredible player.
Good luck with your sale, that's a helluva price for this cue with 4 shafts.
(I think I had heard at some point Rick changed his taper on shafts but I don't know when or what was changed. I would like to know if anyone reads this).